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Experience the Captain's Quarters. A Historic 1920 American Four Square.

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Captains Quarters, Tarpon Springs, Florida
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Aerial shot of the landscaping and Brick lined street
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Right side of the house

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Tarpon Springs, FL
  • Place, Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Sunset Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Innisbrook Golf Club
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

1st Mates cabin

1 Double Bed

2nd Mates cabin

1 Double Bed

Main Floor Cabin

1 Double Bed

The Captains Master cabin

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Downstairs vintage bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet

Master bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Guest bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Experience the Captain's Quarters. A Historic 1920 American Four Square.

Enjoy the amazing history and attractions of beautiful Tarpon Springs. In this 100% meticulously renovated home located within 4 blocks of the world famous Sponge Docks. Walk to the Spring Bayou and look for a manatee or dolphins or check out all the antique stores and fantastic restaurants on Main Street. Drive less than 3 miles to the quiet beach at Fred Howard park or take a scenic 17 mile drive to the best beach in America, Clearwater Beach! Golf is readily available and close by with Innisbrook's Copperhead course or discover the hidden gem of World Woods and all it's remote privacy.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
We love pets, but this is non-negotiable.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Tarpon Springs

Located in Tarpon Springs, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tampa Bay and Clearwater Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center or Highlander Park Tennis Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Tarpon Springs, FL

What's nearby

  • Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Tarpon Springs Aquarium - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Sunset Beach - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Innisbrook Golf Club - 6 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

  • St. Petersburg, FL (PIE-St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hellas Greek Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mr. Souvlaki - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mykonos - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dimitri's On The Water - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Anclote Brew - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Experience the Captain's Quarters. A Historic 1920 American Four Square. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-out at Experience the Captain's Quarters. A Historic 1920 American Four Square.?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Experience the Captain's Quarters. A Historic 1920 American Four Square. located?

Located in the heart of Tarpon Springs, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Shrine of Saint Michael Taxiarchis, Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks and St Nicholas Boat Line. Sponge Exchange and Spongeoramas Sponge Factory are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevin F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect for a girlfriend weekend, was very spacious and beautifully decorated, it exceeded our expectations !!! Would definitely return if in the area again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was in a great location and a very comfortable house for three couples. Staying at the captains quarters.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice house, great front porch, excellent location for walking to sponge docks.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

March getaway

Top notch house and great location for exploring Tarpon Springs and surrounding beaches!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

2nd time visiting

Great place to stay! No complaints! Love the area!!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

stephen f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Captains Quarter's

very nice home, clean,modern upgrades.overall a very special place and would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen C., Where do you live?

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely and Spacious Property

We were a group of friends staying for a quick visit. It was beautiful, spacious, well equipped and perfect location. Also, it was a short Walking distance to restaurants and shops. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location and Property

John and Lisa were great hosts. The house was extremely clean and perfectly located in Tarpon. Would highly recommend for anyone looking for a location that is convenient and walkable to the majority of the down town area. Will definitely be visiting again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Earnest W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very Nice

Everything is exactly as advertised & lovely home. It was also a pretty easy walk to the Sponge Docks which was nice not having to figure out parking!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful home away from home

Our family had a wonderful time staying at the Captain's Quarters. The home is immaculately cared for. The kitchen has all you need to cook. If you want to eat out you are within walking distance to the Sponge Docks and very close to Down Town Tarpon Springs. The home is just a haven to stay in. The porch is very inviting and the side yard too. In the mornings you can smell the nearby bakery while you sit on the porch having coffee!! We will be back! We were so grateful to have a great place to stay during our time in Tarpon.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It’s a very beautiful home well kept and well cleaned we really enjoyed it and we’ll be staying there again if we can in the future
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

George F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house, gracious hosts.

A beautifully renovated property. John and Lisa are gracious hosts. We would not hesitate to stay again in the Captain’s Quarters.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Home, Located in the Heartbeat of Tarpon Springs

We were looking for a short getaway to meet up with Friends from Punta Gorda and landed at Tarpon Springs. While we had been through the area many times by boat hadn’t stayed on land. When searching for a home this one stood out, we found the home better than the pictures used to illustrate it. There was ample brochures and menus to use to help guide decisions, coffee (pods and grounds) to the day started with and a “Florida Wraparound porch” with rockers to enjoy each cup and conversation! AC worked great, the high ceilings and ceiling fans added to the era when the home was originally built! If you can book it, you will be a hero for your party, it won’t disappoint.One added bonus is the follow-up of the host John & Lisa to be sure your expectations are met!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful 1920 Captain's house

My husband along with our grandchildren had a very enjoyable time staying in this beautiful home.The home is in walking distance to the sponge docks and great restaurants
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fit for a Captain!

We had a lovely three night stay at the Captain’s Quarters. The house is exactly as pictured. It is immaculate. Beautifully decorated. A kitchen full of cookware that we honestly didn’t touch. There was so much good food nearby we weren’t tempted to cook. Plenty of towels. Comfortable beds. Really everything you could ask for, including very gracious, responsive hosts. Thank you Lisa and John, for a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another great time in Beautiful home & perfect location

This was our 4th year in this beautiful home that’s close to everything: Sponge Docks, Spring Bayou, Bike trails,Tarpon Ave shops & restaurant. Hosts are very responsive and great communicators. This is our home away from home every March & we can’t wait to return!
Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved the Captain's Quarters in Tarpon Springs

Located close to the sponge docks, downtown Tarpon Springs and the bike trail.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cool house

Nice clean place to stay. Plenty of bars, restaurants and shops with in walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home!

This house was wonderful! Beautiful decor, clean, walking distance to the sponge docks. We had a great time here!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arunas K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Everything was spotless, the house was well furnished and there were a lot of essentials (if you forgot ) like shampoo and after sun lotion…. Really close location to the sponge docks. John and Lisa were the nicest host anyone could imagine.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing House in perfect location

This was our first time renting a vrbo as we recently sold our own second home in the florida keys and did vacation rentals for 10 years down there. Being previous vacation rental owners, we were amazed at and appreciated greatly the level of detail and thought that went into making this rental perfect for the guests. In addition, the house was immaculate and amazingly renovated. Everything needed was there and the location was perfect. We were able to walk everywhere, including the sponge docks, downtown / pinellas ave, etc. The front porch was great for enjoying morning coffee or a cocktail in the evening. Everything was so well done, we could have learned a thing or 2 from Lisa and John when we were renting our house! Highly recommend and would definitely return! Thanks Lisa and John!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Tarpon spot

Exceeded all expectations. Beautiful property, ideally located, well appointed. For the price it was a phenomenal bargain.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

3rd Great Stay

Always an enjoyable stay at the Captains Quarters! Owners are very responsive and keep the house neat and clean with everything needed for a wonderful stay. The location is perfect being within walking distance to the Sponge Docks, Spring Bayou and restaurants/shops on Tarpon Ave. Looking forward to staying again in March.
Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!

Everything was perfect. Loved the home especially the added touches, late nights sitting on the porch and proximity to the Sponge Docks. Just left and we're already planning our next visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tarpon House

We loved everything about our stay! The house was beautiful and well maintained in a very convenient location. Easy to walk to downtown, quiet, and comfortable! We plan on staying at this house again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by John and Lisa Glenzer

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John and I have painstakingly renovated this wonderful 100 year old house and have made sure everything has been done to impeccable standards. We took our time and made it a family adventure. There isn't one aspect of the property that hasn't been touched, upgraded or redesigned. There is a story behind every room and the decorating reflects our family's history. The reference to "Captain" has multiple meanings, John's Dad was a US Navy Captain, My Dad was an Airline Captain and the original owner of the house was a fishing Captain that allowed his crew to live upstairs, while he and his wife lived downstairs. All of our wonderful neighbors are of Greek heritage and most were born and raised in the house they still live in. They watched us bring this property back from years of neglect. John and I joke that we should've filmed a hit TV show, named "The Bickersons build a house". The end result is an amazing, comfortable home we are sure you'll want to come back to time and time again.

Why they chose this property

I am a licensed realtor in my "off" hours and had a client who was interested in flipping houses in the Tarpon Springs area because he knew the history and value of this remarkable area and would make any property a solid investment. I took my buyer to the house and he said " Wow, this is a really cool house, but there is just too much work to do here and it will take too long and cost a fortune to bring it back to life. " While he was saying that, I was falling in love with the house and wanted John to look at it. We instantly shared a vision. So we bought it and started the monumental task that became our dream and passion. 10 years later, we look back and know that we might've changed our minds many times and had many arguments between us that tested our love, but in the end, we both know the vision we had so many years ago has been greatly exceeded by the finished project. We both love smelling the nearby bakeries, walking through an art fair, doing a "wine walk", or taking our boat out into the Gulf. Someday, we will retire and call this our home base, but until then, we want to share it with people who will also fall in love with what we saw in the house, the neighborhood and the city. Enjoy! OPA!!!!!!

What makes this property unique

There are so many things to list as unique benefits, but one that most all of our guests will share are the outstanding selection of amazing restaurants all within walking distance, Our favorite is Rusty Bellies for seafood, and there are so many very authentic Greek restaurants to choose from along with brew pubs, tap houses and sports bars to fit anyone's tastes! Walking to everything will help you see all the sights and burn off some of the calories you'll be taking in!

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